Best Highschoolsports Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 261 - Boys Lacrosse Playoff Preview 55:43

5h ago55:43

55:43

The boys lacrosse playoffs are about to begin and Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler get ready for all the postseason action this week. They run down all of the preliminary round and quarterfinal games for Thursday and Saturday.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 260 - Boys Lacrosse Week 7 40:01

2h ago40:01

40:01

With the playoffs right around the corner, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler take a look at what the final standings might look like with just a few days remaining, including some chaos in Division II and some parity in Division III.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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More Youth Sports Structure and Will Ferrell: Episode 181 1:15:56

11d ago1:15:56

1:15:56

The Off Duty ADs continue their ongoing discussion about the youth sports structure. They also talk about addiction issues in pro sports, we tease a future episode about embellishment, Mike tries to derail the ending by talking about Avalanche hockey, and we finally get to the Mt. Rushmore of Will Ferrell.…

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Episode 259 - Boys Lacrosse Week 6 43:30

14d ago43:30

43:30

On this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler start talking potential playoff seeding in Division I, when talking about faceoffs isn't cliche, a couple of battles between the top teams in Division II and how wide open Division III looks this close to the playoffs.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Quotable Leadership Trailer 2:16

16d ago2:16

2:16

Mark from ND has (finally) launched one of his long-promised new podcasts. Find and follow Quotable Leadership wherever you get your podcasts, and look for Episode 1 coming on May 16!By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 258 - Boys Lacrosse Week 5 44:59

23d ago44:59

44:59

On this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler talk about which games coming up will determine playoff seeding in D1, a big top 10 matchup in D2, and which teams in D3 no one will want to face come playoff time.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Blaming Everyone for Youth Sports and Top Fandom Moments: Episode 180 1:17:52

2h ago1:17:52

1:17:52

The Off Duty ADs discuss their favorite topic: youth sports culture. They also talk about the cost of raising athletes, finding someone to blame, school-sponsored elementary teams, and their Mt. Rushmore of fandom moments.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 257 - Boys Lacrosse Week 4 43:41

13d ago43:41

43:41

By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 256 - Boys Lacrosse Week 3 41:23

11d ago41:23

41:23

Bishop Guertin and Bedford played one of the biggest and most entertaining regular season games Tuesday night, and Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler discuss it. They also go over a handful of other intriguing results from the last week.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Preparing and Training New ADs and Grunge Albums: Episode 179 1:07:34

26d ago1:07:34

1:07:34

The Off Duty ADs discuss to what extent we can help train and prepare the next group of athletic directors. They also talk about the nature of athletic director jobs and get into their Mount Rushmore of grunge albums.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 255 - Boys Lacrosse Week 2 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

With a week's worth of games to talk about, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler run down the results from the biggest ones, including a big early-season game in Division I, an intriguing out-of-state matchup, a shootout in Division II and what to look forward to this weekend.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 254 - Boys Lacrosse Week 1 46:14

2M ago46:14

46:14

It may be early, but Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler are in midseason form covering the first handful of boys lacrosse games that have been played this week. They also break down the preseason NHHSSports Coaches Poll and run down the schedule for the coming weekend.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Changing Jobs, Kids These Days, and Easter Candy: Episode 178 1:35:25

2M ago1:35:25

1:35:25

The Off Duty ADs talk about the factors that go into changing jobs. They also discuss kids these days with standardized testing, going into education, and the Mt. Rushmore of Easter candy.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 253 - Boys Lacrosse D3 Preview 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 252 - Boys Lacrosse D2 Preview 1:10:53

2M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

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Solar Eclipses and Breakfast Cereals: Episode 177 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

The Off Duty ADs talk about the impact that the upcoming solar eclipse is having on school schedules. They also discuss their Mt. Rushmore of breakfast cereal. That's it. The solar eclipse and breakfast cereal.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 251 - Boys Lacrosse D1 Preview 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

With the preseason getting underway, it's time to start taking a look at the three divisions in boys lacrosse for 2024. This week, Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler answer some questions about the 12 teams in Division I this season.

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Episode 250 - Boys Lacrosse Week 0 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

The Ninth State Sports Show returns for 2024 with the first boys lacrosse podcast of the season, as Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler go over what's going to be new and some things to expect for this spring. They discuss rule changes, out-of-state schedules, new features to the website, and a change to the playoffs.…

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Youth Sports Parenting (Again): Episode 176 1:23:55

2M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

The Off Duty ADs again talk about one of their favorite topics: youth sports parenting. They also discuss growing the fandom of women's professional sports, a little bit of NIL affect, Mark brags about his kid for a while, and the Mt. Rushmore of Julia Roberts.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 249 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 5 34:13

3M ago34:13

34:13

With the indoor league on break this week, the band gets back together for this podcast. Joe Marchilena and Chris Hettler battle the late winter doldrums with some lacrosse talk and give an update on when the expect the spring podcasts to start.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Vetoing Coaches' Cuts: Episode 175 1:04:22

3M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

The Off Duty ADs talk about when - or if - they would step in a veto a coach's decision about cuts. They also discuss managing team rules, give medical advice, poke at our brothers, and cover lots of Tom Hanks.By Off Duty ADs

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Super Bowl LVIII Recap (ep. 145) 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap Super Bowl LVIII (1:45), discuss a possible Chiefs three-peat (19:05), and talk NFL free agency (23:42).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Managing Cuts and the Cutting Process: Episode 174 1:19:11

4M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

The Off Duty ADs talk about the high stress days associated with making program cuts, some of the cutting processes and procedures that have worked for our coaches in the past, our Mount Rushmore of Kevin Costner, and a home improvement project that quickly went sideways.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 248 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 4 32:10

4M ago32:10

32:10

On this week's episode of the Ninth State Sports Show: Indoor Lacrosse Edition, Joe Marchilena is joined by Windham senior Paige Carboni and Laconia senior Carson Tucker to discuss how each of their teams are getting ready for the upcoming year and how both are faring in their winter sport of basketball.…

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Super Bowl LVIII Preview – 49ers vs. Chiefs (ep. 144) 50:24

3M ago50:24

50:24

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss a possible Chiefs dynasty (2:38), recap the AFC (9:40) and NFC (17:35) Championship Games, and preview Super Bowl LVIII (23:08) before ending with some recent NFL news, including a game in Brazil (38:37) and head coaching hires (45:11).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Baseball Immaculate Grid #308 and Larry Walker Hall of Fame (ep. 143) 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

Joseph and Nathan Miranda take on Sunday’s Baseball Immaculate Grid (1:26), debate Larry Walker’s Hall of Fame résumé (27:11), and discuss rumors around the Yankees’ new road jerseys (35:25).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 247 - Indoor Lax Week 2 15:32

4M ago15:32

15:32

On this week's episode of the Ninth State Sports Show: Indoor Lacrosse Edition, Joe Marchilena is joined by Bishop Guertin senior Anna Campel to discuss what its like getting ready for a senior season while looking forward to college.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Winter Weather Decision-Making: Episode 173 1:03:15

4M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

The Off Duty ADs talk about how winter weather impacts game day decisions. They also discuss winter travel, managing gray-area weather decisions, Detroit, and a future Kevin Costner debate.By Off Duty ADs

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Baseball Immaculate Grid #299 (ep. 142) 28:16

4M ago28:16

28:16

Joseph and Nathan Miranda take on today’s Baseball Immaculate Grid (1:39) and have to think of someone who played at least one game at shortstop and center field (22:22).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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NFL Conference Championships, Coaching Carousel (ep. 141) 42:12

4M ago42:12

42:12

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda recap the NFL Divisional Round (2:18), preview the NFC and AFC Championship Games (12:18), and discuss the latest head coaching news, including the Chargers hiring Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh (26:40).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Baseball Immaculate Grid #297 and 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees (ep. 140) 44:34

4M ago44:34

44:34

Joseph and Nathan Miranda take on another baseball Immaculate Grid (1:52), evaluate the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees (24:30), and break down the 2000 NL MVP voting (27:54).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 246 - Indoor Lax Week 1 34:13

4M ago34:13

34:13

On the first episode of the Ninth State Sports Show: Indoor Lacrosse Edition, Joe Marchilena is joined by Bedford senior Olivia Matthews and Derryfield senior Chili Cabot to discuss what the college recruitment process was like, what it's like to be a defending high school champion, and what is the best show or movie to stream these days.…

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Seeking Professional Development Opportunities: Episode 172 1:18:08

5M ago1:18:08

1:18:08

The Off Duty ADs talk about seeking professional development opportunities. They also discuss a little bit of college athletes, middle school bus routes, their desert island album selection, and - of course - some fandom.By Off Duty ADs

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THROWBACK: Rewarding Job Aspects, Major League, and Tempter IPA: Episode 3 54:46

5M ago54:46

54:46

This episode was originally published on May 14, 2018. The Off Duty ADs talk about some of the more rewarding aspects of their jobs; Ryan likes beer and wings, hates fish water, and strives for apathy; Mike intros his favorite daily beverages including one from the Telluride Brewing Company, looks for officials on someone else's field, and never ge…

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NCAA New Division Proposal: Episode 171 1:13:38

5M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

The Off Duty ADs talk about the proposal for a new, opt-in division to the NCAA. They also talk about youth sports halftimes, NIL and more trickle down to the high school level, and, of course, some fandom.By Off Duty ADs

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Baseball Immaculate Grid #254 (ep. 139) 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

Joseph and Nathan Miranda take on today’s baseball Immaculate Grid (1:31), rant about the sabermetric stat WAR (20:08), and discuss MVP voting (31:45).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Baseball Immaculate Grid #253 (ep. 138) 46:27

5M ago46:27

46:27

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda explain the online baseball game Immaculate Grid (1:27) and discuss different strategies for approaching it (5:30) before delving into each square of today’s grid (22:13).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 245 - Football 2023 Wrapup 56:09

6M ago56:09

56:09

With the 2023 season in the books, Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman take a look back at the season, and all of its ups and downs, and look ahead at what the 2024 season could potentially look like.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Ending the Fall Season: Episode 170 1:11:37

5M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

The Off Duty ADs talk about closing out the fall season. They also discuss a little bit of NIL and the transfer portal, revisit their soccer corner, and a lot of fandom.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 244 - Football D1 Final Recap 54:11

6M ago54:11

54:11

The 2023 football season is complete following Bedford's win over Londonderry in the Division I championship game. Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman breakdown the Bulldogs' win, going over the keys to the game and things that stood out for either side on the day.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Responding to Social Media Posts: Episode 169 1:07:21

6M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

The Off Duty ADs talk about responding to social media posts. They also discuss government interference in ticket sales, taking the bus to Abilene, and the return of alcohol to the pod.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 243 - Football Playoff Recap 3 1:07:45

6M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

The number of games continues to decrease and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman dive deep into them. A champion was crowned last weekend and two other teams earned the right to play for one, and the guys talk about how each game unfolded. They also take a look ahead to Saturday's Division I championship game.…

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Episode 242 - Football Playoff Recap 2 1:00:18

7M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Two of the four champions have been crowned and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman recap all the playoff action, from the D3 and D4 title games to the D2 semifinals and D1 quarterfinals, and they look ahead to this week's slate.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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A Giant Hole at the Midway Mark (ep. 137) 46:49

6M ago46:49

46:49

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss their biggest surprises halfway through the NFL season (1:45), diagnose the Giants’ struggles and debate how to move forward (6:39), and question the NBA’s new in-season tournament (41:37).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 241 - Football Playoff Recap 1:11:29

7M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

The first weekend of the football playoffs are done and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman recap all the games and take a look ahead to what to expect from this week's games, including championship matchups in Division III and IV.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Youth Sports Parents and the Prisoner's Dilemma: Episode 168 1:10:16

7M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

The Off Duty ADs talk about how parents are more-or-less stuck in today's youth sports climate. They also welcome in a guest and discuss ancient radios and TVs, wonder about Mike's Halloween costume, and introduce a new soccer segment.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 240 - Field Hockey 2023 Wrapup 54:01

7M ago54:01

54:01

It's the final field hockey show for 2023 and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley wrapup a few things for each division, discuss some things to look out for next season, and go over the roster for the 2024 New Hampshire Twin State Field Hockey Team.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 239 - Field Hockey Finals Recap 42:16

7M ago42:16

42:16

The champions have been crowned in all three divisions and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley breakdown how each of the title games came to their conclusions.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 238 - Football Week 9 Recap 52:02

7M ago52:02

52:02

It's playoff time and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman take a good look at the matchups for this weekend's opening rounds in all four divisions. They also go back over how some teams made it into the playoffs and recap a couple of big games from the final week of the regular season.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 237 - Football Week 8 Recap 57:52

7M ago57:52

57:52

The regular season is quickly winding down and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman recap the key games from a surprising Week 8 while also looking ahead to the biggest games of the final week before the playoffs.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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